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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education